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Can a lone wolf shifter woo and win his very own kitty girl, or will he get turned into cougar chow?

Jack Hawthorne is an Alpha wolf shifter and former SEAL who lost the leadership of his pack while serving his country. Kate Chandler is a cougar shifter with no sense of smell and a deep-seated distrust of fated mates. When these two are thrown together at the Cougar Ridge Ski Resort in Esposito County, NM, Jack realizes that the sharp-witted, beautiful female is his heart’s mate. But her injury means she can’t smell the truth, and her father (and Jack’s former commanding officer) has made it clear that Kate is off limits.

Now, Jack has to convince Kate that they’re meant for each other, win her father’s approval, and convince the local wolf pack to accept him. But as every SEAL knows, the only easy day was yesterday.

Paranormal, Erotic Romance

Word Count: 30,000

Heat Level 4

Published By: Belaurient Press

My Review:

If you’re on the fence about buying Shifter Woods: Snarl, go right ahead and one-click. You won’t be disappointed. There’s enough heat between Kate and Jack to ignite your e-reader, but there’s plenty of story to go along with it. If you like sexy, determined shifters who go after what they want, then you’re going to love this book. Alpha wolf Jack is determined to win his mate, but he’s willing to do whatever Kate needs, even if it meant he’d have to walk away. They were perfect together. Not to mention, who can resist a mouthwatering SEAL who happens to be an Alpha wolf too? Ms. Cameron did a wonderful job with Shifter Woods: Snarl and I’m eagerly awaiting the next instalment in the series.

Eight years ago, Kyle Stafford had everything a seventeen-year-old kid could want — the latest gadgets, the best clothes, the newest sports car, and a palatial home. A single lapse in judgment changed everything. Now he’s lucky if he eats once a day. Taking refuge in a small cave to avoid a torrential downpour, he’s hoping for a safe place to sleep. What he gets is far from restful… and definitely not safe.

Roen of House Vakeor takes his job as a guard very seriously. When his patrol leads him to one of the hidden portals to the humans’ side, he stumbles — quite literally — into a young human male sleeping right at his realm’s front door. Whether the human knows where the entrance is or not, Roen’s duty requires him to take the young man prisoner — back to House Vakeor.

This is my first time reading a book by Mychael Black, and I really enjoyed it! I love books about the fae and I can’t wait for the rest of the series to become available. Firewalk with Me is book one in the Fae-ry Tales series. Roen’s character drew me in from the beginning, and I wanted to know everything about him. My heart hurt for Kyle and what he’d been through with his family, and I was so glad that Roen gave him a chance. The chemistry between the two was intense, and I hope we see more of them in future books in the series. The story ended with not quite all of the loose ends tied up, but it was apparent that it was done that way on purpose, leaving the reader hungry for the next book.

Evan and his friend and protector, Sadie, have a life together. Alone. Just the two of them. And that’s just the way they like it. Well, Evan, anyway. Sadie may be a dog, but she’s more trustworthy than any human Evan’s met since his accident.

Sadie thinks Evan needs a human companion. So when Casey, the social worker from the LGTB Support Center shows up to rescue Evan from himself, she puts her cunning plan into action. It starts with the little things. Like a kiss.

I admit, the dog on the cover caught my attention first — who could resist that sweet face? — but I absolutely fell in love with the characters in this story. Evan has been through so much, and has closed himself off emotionally, expecting the worst of anyone who wants to get closer. And Casey was so full of hope, and eager to give Evan anything he wanted or needed. In some ways, Casey was like an overexcited puppy, experiencing love for the first time, eager to experiment. I thought their romance was sweet, and that they were perfectly matched. The sex scenes were hot and well written, and you could feel the chemistry between the characters. If you’re in the mood for a quick, hot, gay romance, this book is for you!

Can the Kraken convince Aristad to stop his pirate ways and love him once more?

About the Book

Pirate Aristad, Captain of the Night Witch, is always on the lookout for treasure. Knowing where his former captor, Black Death Joe, hid his loot makes it all the easier. An abandoned manor holds a secret stash, but Aristad knows it comes with a price — the treasure is guarded by a creature that is half man and half beast. It is the Kraken in one of his many forms.

Aristad can’t resist the Kraken’s pull — he gives into sexual cravings that only the Kraken can fulfill, but he knows once his first mate, Delacroix, discovers his secret, mutiny will follow. Has he made too many mistakes to return to the life he left behind, and follow Kraken into the sea?

Review

It’s been a while since I read a pirate romance, and I loved the twist at the end about who Aristad truly was. It’s no secret from the beginning that he’s something different, but I wasn’t quite certain what. I was pleasantly surprised. Kraken was both powerful and endearing, and I fell in love with him quite easily. I was so glad they had a happily-ever-after. The story was well-written, and the descriptive writing was beautiful. Overall, I really enjoyed the story. The author pulled me in from the first page, and I couldn’t stop reading until the very end. Excellent job, Ms. Ishii!

I absolutely adored this story! The characters were great, the story line riveting. I especially loved the detail of the opening scene. I could clearly see it in my mind as I was reading.

Sophie is a spunky heroine who refuses to let the men in her life run roughshod over her. Once she gets an idea in her head, she goes with her gut instinct and follows through, no matter the consequences. While the hero wants to protect her and shelter her, she isn’t afraid to stand on her own two feet and let him know when he’s being overbearing.

I absolutely loved this book. Action, suspense, a tortured hero, and some of the hottest scenes I’ve read in a while.

While Cade’s past holds him back from giving all of himself, or so he thinks, he can’t help but fall under Bayleigh’s spell. She’s sassy and sexy as hell, so what isn’t to like? But as sparks begin to fly between the two, Cade ends up giving more of himself than he had planned.

I loved Cade’s character. While he was a tortured soul, you could tell he still had a great capacity for love. He was an alpha male in every sense of the word, but not over the top. Bayleigh was the perfect heroine for him. Her sassy remarks had me laughing while her determination to win Cade’s love had me cheering her on.

If you love a fast paced, action packed romance, then you should definitely give this book a try!

Once I started reading, I didn’t want to put it down! I liked how the story focused more on Crash and Shannon and less on the MC. Yes, the MC was part of it and was woven throughout the tale, but it wasn’t the main focus. I’ve picked up a few MC books over the past week, and all of them had a heavy focus on the MC itself and not as much on the growing relationship between the main characters.

Ms. James did a wonderful job with this story. I’ve never read her books before, but I will definitely look for others by her.

When outlaw biker Tyler “Crash” Shaw volunteers his services to his club brother, Cole Austin, VP of the Evil Dead MC, he suddenly finds himself a rich girl’s bodyguard and babysitter. Well, it’s a bitch of a job, but maybe he can have a little fun with it. He thinks he’ll get a kick out of teaching the pampered stuck-up girl a lesson or two on how the other half lives. She can cook and clean for him in exchange for his help. No free ride for her. He intends to teach her that money can’t buy her way through life.

The world saw a classy pulled-together wealthy lady. All he saw was a spoiled little rich girl. A troublemaker, that’s all she was to him. Until she revealed the shattered girl inside that tried so hard to hide her weaknesses and fears with a façade of arrogance, attitude, and sass.

He’d tear down those walls she tried so hard to build, if only she’d let him.

Could the love of a man so wrong for her be the only one to save her?

And in his darkest hour, would her love be enough to save him?

From the MC’s California charter in San Jose, to the casinos and brothels of Reno, to brother charters in the Deep South, this story will take you on a ride of highs and lows that lead ultimately to redemption.